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The culture of the Philippines is characterized by great ethnic diversity. [1] Although the multiple ethnic groups of the Philippine archipelago have only recently established a shared Filipino national identity, [2] their cultures were all shaped by the geography and history of the region, [3] [4] and by centuries of interaction with neighboring cultures, and colonial powers.
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) intangible cultural heritage elements are the non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's cultural heritage, they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts. [1]
Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) includes traditions and living expressions that are passed down from generation to generation within a particular community. The Philippines, with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts [1] as the de facto Ministry of Culture, [2] ratified the 2003 Convention after its formal deposit in August 2006. [3]
Despite formerly being subject to Spanish colonialism, only around 2–4% of Filipinos are fluent in Spanish. [52] Currently, there are more than 185 ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines each with its own language, identity, culture, tradition, and history.
The Banaue Rice Terraces is an example of a nationally recognized cultural property. Current logo for the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property. These lists contain an overview of the government recognized cultural properties in the Philippines.
Learn about unique Valentine's Day traditions to make your celebration extra special—all from places around the world like France, Germany, and the Philippines.
Philippine traditions (9 P) Pages in category "Philippine folk culture" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.